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Johnston Iowa Map

Explore Johnston, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Johnston, Iowa

How to Use This Johnston, Iowa Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Johnston, Iowa. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Iowa or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Johnston.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Johnston
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.69195
Longitude	-93.724456
Population	24,064
Density	479.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50131
Area Code	515
County Seat	Des Moines
School District	Johnston Community School District

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About Johnston, Iowa

Johnston is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 24,064. The population density is 479.1 people per km². Johnston is located at 41.6919°N, 93.7245°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Johnston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50131.

Johnston occupies a quiet expanse of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that shifts from pale gold to deep indigo at dusk. It lies 3.3 miles north-northeast of Urbandale, IA (from Urbandale, IA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 6.8 miles northwest of Des Moines. Beaver Creek winds through the local terrain, carving a modest path through the soil just one mile from the center of activity. Further out, the expansive waters of Saylorville Lake provide a stillness that defines the regional character. While Buffalo Ridge remains a distant silhouette on the horizon, the immediate land is defined by the steady, rhythmic cycle of tilled earth and seasonal growth. The air here carries the scent of damp loam and tall grasses, a persistent reminder of the prairie that once dominated this vast, open territory.

Johnston emerged from the intersection of agricultural roots and the steady expansion of the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile soil, and today that legacy persists alongside a modern focus on commerce and professional services. Many residents contribute to a diverse local economy that values both technical precision and the enduring strength of the service sector. The town maintains a measured pace, where the labor of the day is balanced by the quietude of the evening. Local industries thrive by drawing on a workforce shaped by the regional commitment to education and steady, reliable industry. This balance of historic agricultural memory and contemporary enterprise gives Johnston a grounded, pragmatic identity.

Johnston fosters an atmosphere of unshowy literate civility, where local life centers on the shared spaces that connect neighbors and friends. Dewey Park serves as a vital point of connection, offering residents a place to gather amidst the natural quiet of the landscape. During the height of the summer, the annual Green Days celebration brings people together to mark the season with community spirit and local pride. Among those who have called this region home, the renowned actor Cloris Leachman stands out for her significant contributions to the arts and her lasting influence on American performance. Such individuals reflect the depth of character found in the people who live and work here. The community maintains its integrity through these traditions, ensuring that the character of the place remains as durable as the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hawkeye Estates Herky Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 281° W
M47 Patton (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 063° NE
Saylorville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 050° NE
Saylorville Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 047° NE
Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 176° S
Lew Clarkson Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 176° S
Sycamore North (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 107° E
Pole Position Raceway (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 252° W
Beaver Creek Xenia (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 311° NW
Flix Brewhouse (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 164° S
Character Counts Pillars (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Polk City Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 015° N
Margo Frankel Woods State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 101° E
1700 Drying Rack (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 212° SW
1700 Tanning Rack (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 212° SW
Kids Create (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 006° N
Big Creek Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 005° N
High Trestle Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.7 mi, 040° NE
Big Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 354° N
Big Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 353° N
Last Laugh Comedy Club (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 186° S
Eric Jacobs Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 059° NE
Sheslow Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 149° SE
Des Moines Art Center (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 163° S
Olson-Larson Galleries (Gallery) — 8.4 mi, 175° S
Iowa Hall of Pride (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 143° SE
Liz Lidgett Gallery & Design (Gallery) — 9.0 mi, 141° SE
Blue Zoo (Aquarium) — 9.7 mi, 205° SW
EMC Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.8 mi, 149° SE
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.3 mi, 106° E · 12k acres

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